Gutter Overhanging Garden

Beautifying the area under an overhang comes with a couple of major challenges.

Gutter overhanging garden.

How to landscape under an overhang. This is one of the last technicalities i have to solve before we submit drawings to the council. It is possible to acquire a right to drain rainwater through overhanging gutters. Overhangs cast big shadows which means your plantings will be in the shade all.

My ex builder has built my side extension too close to my neighbor and the guttering is now encroaching over by approx. If your neighbour s gutters or eaves overhang your property there could be a trespass even if your use or enjoyment of your property is not affected. Most of roof guttering is within my own boundary however due to the houses not being totally aligned part. Overhanging guttering is there a solution for an overhanging gutter.

If the overhanging gutters have been in place for over 20 years then the owner may have acquired a prescriptive right for them to be there. The secret gutter is a nice option because it also eliminates the need for overhanging roof eves so the net space lost is only 90mm plus you gain a cavity wall no no piers in the wall. 1ft across part of the side roof structure i e.